Niweng Cave
倪翁洞
A treasure trove of cliff inscriptions in Xiandu, with carvings from the Tang and Song dynasties preserved inside and outside the cave. The three seal-script characters for Niweng Cave are said to be by Li Yangbing.
Niweng Cave lies in the western part of Xiandu Scenic Area, at the mouth of Chuyang Valley. Legend says an old man surnamed Ni once lived here in seclusion, refining elixirs. The cliff walls inside and outside the cave are covered with inscriptions from the Tang through the Qing dynasties. The three seal-script characters for Niweng Cave are traditionally attributed to Li Yangbing, a Tang-dynasty magistrate of Jinyun County and renowned calligrapher, and this is the densest concentration of cliff inscriptions in Xiandu. Nearby sights include Chuyang Valley and Wenyu Pavilion, and the setting is serene. Part of Xiandu Scenic Area, it can be visited together with Dinghu Peak and Little Red Cliff, and takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
About 07:30–17:30